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Over the past decade, the landscape of health advocacy has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the way we perceive healthcare to the...

I started trying to find my voice after chronic illness turned my life upside down. I had no clue what I was...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and where it is located in the body. There are several...

Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), or end-stage colorectal cancer, can cause many symptoms that affect your daily life. Side effects from treatment can...

I used to think that all advocacy was good advocacy. I would jump on any opportunity that came my way to collaborate with an organization, providing I had...

Editor's Note: This article was written by Julie Salazar and originally appeared on our partner site AdvancedOvarianCancer.net. From a young age, my...

As a Social Health Network and patient advocate, it is entirely possible that you will have the opportunity to attend a conference...

I am a health advocate, and I strongly believe in the power of collaboration to drive positive change in the healthcare industry...

On June 26, 2024, hundreds of Health Leaders, advocates, speakers, and award nominees gathered together for the 8th annual Connexion conference. It...

As one of Health Union's 40+ communities, the Social Health Network welcomes patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals from all condition areas with...

The Social Health Awards honor and recognize the efforts of patients and caregivers within their communities and at the industry level. Our...

The traditional doctor-patient dynamic, where the doctor pronounces and the patient obeys, is fading into the past. As it should! Today, a...

After months of struggling with symptoms that I had no idea were common for colorectal cancer, on June 7th, 2012 I heard...

In today's fast-paced healthcare system, people living with chronic illnesses and their loved ones often find themselves navigating a complex maze of...

If you are attending Social Health Connexion 2024, let your community know by downloading these images and sharing them on your social...

Many patient advocates may have had the pleasure of observing, and in some cases showcasing, an abstract or poster at a conference...

Are you passionate about health advocacy, itching to share your thoughts and ideas with others? If so, starting a health podcast might...

We’re excited to announce our 2024 Social Health Awards finalists! It's been an incredible experience for our judges (and team) to get...

Navigating the world of chronic illness is kind of like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube, blindfolded, and with one hand tied...

Editor's note: Read Ellen's first article titled "It Isn't Over Until It's Over: Deciding to Stop Chemotherapy" here. An early memory: At...